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title: External Device Database Integration for Devices and Device Tree Structure
slug: kronpam-reference-guide-3-5-0/external-device-database-integration-for-devices-and-device-tree-structure
description: Learn how to use Kron PAM's automatic detection and discovery capability to import device tree structures from an external database. Keep your Kron PAMDevice Structure up-to-date by synchronizing new additions and devices effortlessly. Find out the step-b
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createdAt: 2022-07-26T14:50:28.000Z
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The external device database import configurations allow Kron PAM to automatically detect and discover instances with their tree structure. When the device import job runs, the new additions to the device tree and the devices are synchronized into the Kron PAMDevice Structure.


The following configuration is required to add/discover devices and device trees from external device databases:

- Configurations on the System Config Manager
- Add/Edit Element Type Properties for External Database Integration
- Enable External Device Database Import Job